Examples of railing in a Sentence
He leaned on the deck's railing and watched the sun set.
they had to put a childproof railing on the balcony when the baby started walking
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Some passengers aren’t as mindful about handwashing, so using hand sanitizer is a good idea around high-touch areas like the buffet line and hand railings.
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Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
An officer restricted his movements and braced him against a railing.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Other issues included limited railings, a lack of automatic doors, fixing curb cuts outside building entrances and general wheelchair and access accommodations in rooms open to the public.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The stands were dotted with an abnormal amount of gold and purple as Lakers fans crowded the railing for a glimpse at their favorite out-of-town players.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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Jill Schildhouse, Southern Living, 30 Jan. 2026
An officer restricted his movements and braced him against a railing.
—Sofia Saric, Miami Herald, 29 Jan. 2026
Other issues included limited railings, a lack of automatic doors, fixing curb cuts outside building entrances and general wheelchair and access accommodations in rooms open to the public.
—Dana Afana, Freep.com, 28 Jan. 2026
The stands were dotted with an abnormal amount of gold and purple as Lakers fans crowded the railing for a glimpse at their favorite out-of-town players.
—Julia Poe, Chicago Tribune, 27 Jan. 2026
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“Railing.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/railing. Accessed 6 Feb. 2026.
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railing
noun
rail·ing
ˈrā-liŋ 
1
: a barrier (as a fence) consisting of rails and their supports
2
: material for rails
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